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  • The Clouds Move—but Slowly (Grief)

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
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    THE CLOUDS MOVE-BUT SLOWLY (grief) I heard her talking about it on the radio. A thoughtful young lady, to be sure. She was discussing her grief - the grief of losing her husband after only two years of marriage. He was a policeman. She knew the dangers he faced, but was proud that he truly cared ...read more

  • Winston Churchill: And Where Were You?

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
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    Winston Churchill: "And where were you?" In the early days of World War II, Winston Churchill called Britain’s coal miners together. A great crisis had arisen. The miners were not getting out enough coal to fuel the factories that produced the planes, ships, etc., so desperately needed. When the ...read more

  • Confession Of Sin  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
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    Jersey Village Baptist Church in Houston, Texas was reminded of this on February 26, 1995. The congregation began their evening service at 6:30 p.m. expecting a routine worship service. However, During the invitation, a young girl walked the aisle, confessed her sins to the Lord, and sought ...read more

  • From A Strictly Mathematical Viewpoint

    Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on Jun 30, 2007
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    From a strictly mathematical viewpoint: What Equals 100%? What does it mean to give MORE than 100%? Ever wonder about those people who say they are giving more than 100%? We have all been in situations where someone wants you to give over 100%. How about achieving 101%? What equals 100% in life? ...read more

  • Tell Somebody, Christianity Is About A ...

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 18, 2007
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    Tell somebody, Christianity is about a relationship, not rules. 1. Religion is about rules. Let’s face it, religion is hard work. * A good Muslim has to pray 5 times a day. He or she will also fast for a whole month every year. * An orthodox Jew has to use separate sinks for ...read more

  • Our Community Recently Suffered A Devastating ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Sep 1, 2007
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    Our community recently suffered a devastating flood. Area churches have partnered with the Salvation Army to pool donated goods for disater victims at a warehouse. I pastor one of the churches involved in the disaster relief. "I was told first-hand by a Salvation Army worker who helped a lady who ...read more

  • You Are Way Too Christian For Us

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Sep 2, 2007
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    YOU ARE WAY TOO CHRISTIAN FOR US Greg graduated with me from Seminary with his Masters and went on to a major University to work on his PhD in theology. Greg is a very gifted and intelligent man and he did extremely well in his studies, pretty much at the top of his class in every area of study. So ...read more

  • In A Recent Issue Of Preaching Today (Sept/Oct ...

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Oct 10, 2007
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    In a recent issue of Preaching Today (Sept/Oct 1998), Dr. Brian Harbour related the following story. Dr. Harbour, pastor of FBC Richardson and Dr. Duane Brooks, pastor of Tallowood Baptist Church in Houston, were in Waco attending a Baylor Regents meeting. They were on the elevator and were going ...read more

  • A Young Woman Named Sally Was Going Away To ...

    Contributed by Rick Bezanson on Oct 17, 2007
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    A young woman named Sally was going away to college. Her mother worked two jobs so her daughter could go to college. Sally was nervous and afraid about leaving home for the first time to go and live in a far away place. She was also afraid of not having her mother’s guidance. Before Sally left, her ...read more

  • In The Early 1900's A Major Revival Began In Los ...

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 3, 2008
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    -In the early 1900’s a major revival began in Los Angeles. It became known as the Azusa Street Revival. What the Holy Spirit did there was really quite revolutionary for its time. Here is what Dr. Gary McGee of the Assemblies of God writes about Azusa St.: According to the Los Angeles Times, a ...read more

  • The Weak Ones

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 20, 2008
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    1 Peter 5:8 – Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Any of you watch those nature shows? Growing up, we’d always watch “Mutual of Omaha’s ‘Wild Kingdom,’” with Marlin Perkins. Remember that? We loved that show. My ...read more

  • In 1988, Author Robert Fulghum Had A Book ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 31, 2008
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    In 1988, author Robert Fulghum had a book published entitled, “All I really need to know I learned in Kindergarten”. The idea behind the little book was that since the basics of human social behavior are taught us as young children, such as kindness, fairness, cleaning up after yourself, sharing ...read more

  • Go To God – He Is The Source Of Our Goodness On ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 1, 2008
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    Go to God – he is the source of our goodness on this earth. Matthew 7:11 If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him! Story: This story about Hudson Taylor – a well known missionary ...read more

  • It's As If God Says To A Rebellious Mankind, "Ha! ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 3, 2008
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    It’s as if God says to a rebellious mankind, "Ha! Rebel against me all you want. No matter what you do, what I’ve determined will come to pass will come to pass! Look! It’s as good as done. I have installed my King on Zion, my holy hill" A man once met Horace Greely, the famous newspaper editor, ...read more

  • I Think Jesus Still Performs Personal Miracles ...

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 9, 2008
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    I think Jesus still performs personal miracles for His followers so we can learn to put trust Him. These kinds of miracles don’t make the headlines. They may not mean much to anyone else. These are the little things that show us God cares about even the little details of our live … and that He ...read more

  • Power Of The Flesh  PRO

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Apr 17, 2009
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    POWER OF THE FLESH A certain man was in very big trouble. He was sacked from five jobs. When he could not feed his family again, his wife ran away, leaving him with three daughters. To worsen his sorrow, his first daughter became pregnant while in form three. When he tried to beat her, she said, ...read more

  • Elizabeth Taylor On ...

    Contributed by Tim Harlow on May 13, 2009
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    ELIZABETH TAYLOR ON MARRIAGE Following her wedding to CONRAD HILTON in 1950, ELIZABETH TAYLOR said, "Your heart knows when you meet the right man. There is no doubt that Nicky is the one I want to spend my life with." Following her wedding to MICHAEL WILDING in 1952, she said, "I just want to be ...read more

  • Roman Battle ...

    Contributed by Rev Dr Randall M Deal Sr on Jun 7, 2009
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    Roman Battle Shield: • worn by heavy-armed infantry • adapted to form of human body • main form of complete body protection • single handed combat = soldier completely protected • deflected arrows, darts, missiles • protected soldier from hand held weapons • much larger • oval shape or rectangular ...read more

  • The Man Detested The Cat. He Was Allergic To Cat ...

    Contributed by Bret Toman on Jun 8, 2009
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    The man detested the cat. He was allergic to cat hair. He hated the smell of the litter box. He couldn’t stand the scratching on the furniture and he couldn’t get a good night’s sleep because the cat kept jumping on the bed. When his wife was out of town for the weekend, he put the cat in a bag ...read more

  • Reconciliation: Chancing One's Arm  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 12, 2009
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    RECONCILIATION: CHANCING ONE’S ARM A. The oldest Christian site in Ireland is said to be St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin. (Slide Of St Patrick’s) 1. It is a beautiful edifice, but it also has a interesting piece of history involving one of its doors– it is known as the "Door of ...read more